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[#]: subject: (Googles FLoC is Based on the Right Idea, but With the Wrong Implementation)
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Googles FLoC is Based on the Right Idea, but With the Wrong Implementation
======
Cookies, the well-known web technology, have been a key tool in web developers toolkits for years. They have given us the ability to store passwords, logins, and other essential data that allows us to use the modern web.
However, the technology has been used lately for more invasive purposes: serving creepily targeted ads.
Recently, Google claimed to have the solution to this privacy crisis with their new FLoC initiative.
### What is FLoC?
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FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts) is a new technology that aims to solve the privacy concerns associated with cookies. Unlike the old way of using 3rd party cookies to build an advertising ID, FLoC uses data from your searches to place you into a predefined group (called a cohort) of people interested in similar topics as you.
Advertisers can then serve the same ads to the group of people that are most likely to purchase their product. Because FLoC is built into Chrome, it can collect much more data than third-party cookies. For the average consumer, this should be a huge concern.
In simple terms, if cookies were bad, then FLoC is down-right evil.
### Whats Wrong With Floc?
Simply put, FLoC collects much more data than traditional cookies. This allows advertisers to serve more targeted ads, driving up sales.
Alongside the data concerns, there also some more specific issues associated with it. These include:
* More predictability
* Much easier browser fingerprinting
* The ability to link a user with their browsing habits
All of these issues join together to create the privacy disaster that FLoC is, with heaps of negative impacts on the user.
#### More Predictability
With the rise of machine learning and AI, companies such as Google and Facebook have gained the ability to make shockingly accurate predictions. With the extra data they will have because of FLoC, these predictions could be taken to a whole new level.
The result of this would be a new wave of highly-targeted ads and tracking. Because all your data is in your cohort id, it will be much better for companies to predict your interests and skills.
#### Browser Fingerprinting
Browser fingerprinting is the act of taking small and seemingly insignificant pieces of data to create an ID for a web browser. While no browser has managed to fully stop fingerprinting, some browsers (such as Tor) have managed to limit their fingerprinting abilities at the expense of some features.
Floc enables large corporations to take this shady practice to a whole new level through the extra data it presents.
#### Browsing Habit Linking
Your cohort id is supposed to be anonymous, but when combined with a login, it can be tracked right back to you. This effectively eliminates the privacy benefits FLoC has (standardized tracking) and further worsens the privacy crisis caused by this technology.
This combination of your login and cohort ID is effectively a goldmine for advertisers.
### Cookies are Bad, but so is FLoC
Cookies have been living on their last legs for the past decade. They have received widespread criticism for privacy issues, particularly from open-source advocates such as Mozilla and the FSF.
Instead of replacing them with an even more invasive technology, why not create an open and privacy respecting alternative? We can be sure that none of the large advertisers (Google and Facebook) would do such a thing as this is a crucial part of their profit-making ability.
Googles FLoC **not a sustainable replacement for cookies**, and it must go.
### Wrapping Up
With the amount of criticism Google has received in the past for their privacy policies, you would think they would improve. Unfortunately, this seems not to be the case, with their data collection becoming more widespread by the day.
FLoC seems to be the last nail in the coffin of privacy. If we want internet privacy, FLoC needs to go.
If you want to check if you have been FLoCed, you can check using a web tool by EFF [Am I FLoCed?][2], if you are using Google Chrome version 89 or newer.
What do you think about FLoC? Let me know in the comments below!
_The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Its FOSS._
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[#]: subject: (Nitrux Linux Is Demanding an Apology From DistroWatch)
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Nitrux Linux Is Demanding an Apology From DistroWatch
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DistroWatch is a popular web portal that tracks new Linux distribution releases, informs the changes briefly and offers a catalog of details for almost every distribution.
Even though it provides essential information regarding most of the distros, it looks like it does not display correct details for Nitrux Linux. Of course, with tons of information to manage and update — it is highly likely that some information could be outdated or incorrect.
However, when [Uri Herrera][1] reached out to request correction, the maintainer of DistroWatch seems to believe that Nitrux is lying about the information being requested to be modified.
Hence, Nitrux Linux had to come up with an [open letter][2] where they explain more about the incident and demand an apology for making such kind of remarks.
### DistroWatch Information Page on Nitrux
![][3]
As you can notice in the screenshot above, DistroWatch lists it as a distro based on Ubuntu (LTS), which it isnt anymore.
In fact, we have previously reported that [Nitrux Linux ditched Ubuntu][4] favoring Debian as its base completely. Also, Nitrux wasnt totally based on Ubuntu, but utilized Ubuntu sources.
You can also go through our [interview with Uri Herrera][1] to explore more about Nitrux distribution.
In addition to that, there is also an interesting piece of information here:
> Registration with an e-mail address was required to download this distribution, however public downloads have been available since mid-2020
I think this may have been poorly worded. Nitrux was already publicly available to download.
It required sponsorship/donation to access and download the stable ISO while they offered development/minimal builds and the source for free.
![][5]
Not just limited to this, but DistroWatch also fails to mention the correct version number.
So, definitely, something needs correction while the creator of DistroWatch, **Jesse Smith** (@BlowingUpBits) does not seem to be on the same side as per this tweet:
> Confirmed. Nitrux is based on Ubuntu 20.04 and pulls from multiple Ubuntu repositories. Not sure why they keep lying about this on Twitter and their website.
>
> — BlowingUpBits (@BlowingUpBits) [May 6, 2021][6]
And, this led to the [open letter][2] where Uri Herrera mentions:
> Because of this, we make the request publicly that you or your staff amend the erroneous information that you display on your website about our product, including logos, names, links, descriptions, and versions. Additionally, _we demand an apology_ from you and the staff member responsible for the [incident][7] that finally led to this open letter. _Our request is non-negotiable, and we will not accept anything less for our demand._
### Closing Thoughts
If it isnt a surprise, this is a simple matter of correcting information while the creator of Nitrux Linux is trying to request the necessary changes.
Nitrux Linux has always been assumed as a “commercial” distribution in the past just because they had a paywall like Zorin OSs ultimate edition, which isnt true either. Nitrux Linux was always a free and open-source Linux distribution with a unique approach.
_What do you think about the points mentioned in the open letter? Should DistroWatch make amends here to display correct information? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below._
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[#]: subject: (Huawei Has Launched an ARM-Based Linux Laptop)
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Huawei Has Launched an ARM-Based Linux Laptop
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Huawei, is still a major manufacturer even after its significant decline in the market share after its sore business relations with the United States.
Now, in a decision to move away from Microsoft/Google for its Laptops, Huawei has launched an ARM-based laptop that runs on Linux, **with a catch** (find out as you read on).
Of course, potentially a good decision for them. But, this should also turn the heads of other major manufacturers to follow the suite, at least for specific countries to start with.
### Huawei **Qingyun L410**: Overview
Huaweis own Kirin 990 processor powers the **Huawei Qingyun L410** laptop as originally spotted by [ITHome][1] to be listed in an e-commerce website in China. While it is a fairly old 8-core ARM chip originally meant for its flagship smartphones, it is a good start.
![Image Credits: JD.com / Huawei Qingyun L410][2]
You will find a webcam pop up integrated to the keyboard along with a fingerprint sensor that also acts as the power button.
It packs in 8 GB of RAM and offers up to 512 GB storage.
Theres no official listing for the specifications of this laptop, but it is very similar to [Huaweis MateBook 14][3].
The laptop comes pre-installed with [Unity OS][4], which is a Deepin-based Linux distribution initially developed as part of a government initiative in China to move away from big foreign tech giants.
ITHome also believes that it will be replaced by [Harmony OS][5] in the near future. And, that wont be a surprise considering Huawei wants to have a seamless experience across its smartphone and laptops in the process of ditching Google services and Microsofts Windows.
Especially, considering other manufacturers like Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, and others also [interested to use Harmony OS][6], this is bound to happen.
Also, it will be available with/without an OS as per the customers requirement.
### Availability & Pricing
While everything sounds exciting, **this laptop hasnt been official announced** and **not available outside China**. It is only available for enterprises and government agencies in China.
I know it is a bummer for a laptop that runs Linux to start with. However, companies like Huawei usually launch a different model for global markets — so theres still hope.
In case you did not know, you still have [places to buy Linux laptops][7] available outside China, but a MateBook with Linux sounds pretty exciting.
As of now, the laptop without any OS pre-installed is priced at **¥8,181 ($1,276)**, and the one with Unity OS costs **¥8,944 ($1,395)** as reported by [GizmoChina][8].
_Other than this, we do not have any official information on it, but I think this will be something interesting to keep an eye on. What do you think a Linux laptop by Huawei?_
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[#]: subject: (Lightweight Bodhi Linux 6.0 Introduces a New Look with Numerous Other Changes)
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Lightweight Bodhi Linux 6.0 Introduces a New Look with Numerous Other Changes
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Bodhi Linux is a lightweight distribution tailored for old systems. With its [Moksh desktop][1], it was a unique experience already.
Now, with a major release after more than a year, Bodhi Linux 6.0 brings in a refreshed look and several improvements across the board.
Let me briefly highlight whats new in this release.
### Bodhi Linux 6.0: Whats New?
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Bodhi Linux 5.1 was based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS — so this time it brings in the latest [Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release][3] onboard, which automatically gives you all the [perks that you get with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS][4].
The desktop environment hasnt changed at its core and continues with development over Enlightenment 17 desktop. Visually, it may not a big makeover, but you will find a new choice of colors and subtle visual improvements.
The [announcement][5] mentions more about it:
> Our Arc-Green theme underwent a major revamp now featuring an animated background, updated splash screen, and numerous tweaks. The BL6 login screen now features the elegant slick greeter. Naturally, there also is a new Plymouth theme. The Moksha desktop environment has had numerous improvements and a few new features added.
As usual, the ISO file size is as minimum as possible without unnecessary pre-installed tools.
It comes baked in with Linux Kernel 5.4 and also offers a different ISO with Linux 5.8 [HWE][6] Kernel from Ubuntu 20.10.
![][7]
You will only find essential applications like Chromium web browser, Leafpad text editor, [Synaptic package manager][8] and more. Also, it is worth noting that Chromium is the default browser.
The release note also mentions a critical fix for Leafpad text editor that lead to data loss previously.
Thunar File Manager has also received important updates to improve the user experience and blend in better with the desktop environment i.e Moksh.
If you need more applications like VLC Media Player, LibreOffice suite, Geany editor, and more pre-installed, you can download the AppPack ISO when you need it.
### Download Bodhi Linux 6.0
You can grab the ISO (and can find torrents) from its official [download page][9]. You will also find a legacy release that supports 32-bit systems, which is based on Debian.
[Bodhi Linux 6.0][9]
_With a refreshed theme and rebased on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, it looks pretty exciting to me. What do you think about Bodhi Linux 6.0?_
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[#]: subject: (System76s Configurable Mechanical Keyboard is a Dream Come True for Open Source Enthusiasts)
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System76s Configurable Mechanical Keyboard is a Dream Come True for Open Source Enthusiasts
======
System76 is popularly known for its Pop!_OS Linux distribution and its laptops/desktop offerings tailored for Linux.
While we already had some of the details when [System76 teased its open-source Launch keyboard][1], it has been finally unveiled to the world.
This is System76s first accessory offering, along with the laptops/desktops available. Im sure that the new open source mechanical keyboard is just the start. And it is going to be a treat for open-source enthusiasts!
Here, let me briefly share the key highlights of this open-source configurable keyboard and what I think about it.
### Launch Keyboard: Open Source & Fully Customizable
![][2]
The primary highlight of System76s TKL (tenkeyless) keyboard is the customizability, along with an open-source hardware and firmware. You can check out the available source code in their [GitHub page][3].
Here are the most important features worth mentioning:
* It lets you remap your keys, swap your keycaps, and add multiple layers to use different layouts or shortcuts.
* The open-source firmware puts you in control and only the user will decide if it should be updated or not.
* Kailh switches by default
* You can also use it as a high-speed USB hub with the help of its extra USB-C and USB-A ports
* RGB support
* Compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS
![System76 Launch USB Hub][4]
On paper, it definitely sounds like an exciting open-source keyboard that you can customize to suit your personal needs to a great extent.
With an aluminum chassis, PBT keycaps, open-source firmware, and the customizability, there isnt much to complain.
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Not to forget, the presence of a high-speed USB hub makes a difference for users who want to connect more devices and make use of high-speed data transfers. Do note that the keyboard must be connected using USB 3.2 Gen 2 to get maximum potential speed.
In addition to this, you get two options for the switches — Royals and Jades. The first one is more on the silent side and the jade provides a satisfying sound if you want it.
Even though it does support RGB, without a hands-on, it would be tough to predict the experience of customizing it.
You can explore more about its technical specifications on its [official product page][6].
### Pricing & Availability
It costs **$285** that includes one year of warranty coverage irrespective of the switch choice. You can add two more years of warranty extension for an extra **$35**.
Theres also a shipping coverage for Canadian customers only.
It is available for pre-orders and should start shipping from **June** **2020**.
[Buy System76 Launch Keyboard][6]
### Closing Thoughts
System76s Launch keyboard is certainly an impressive product. Im sure it has been carefully crafted for the intended users, but it is not for everyone.
Id say it is only for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts.
Of course, having a customizable mechanical keyboard and personalizing it over the years is an expensive hobby. But I feel the entry price for a product, which is their first iteration, is a bit high.
Also, the layout, with two space bars and a color theme that gives a classic vibe to it, might limit the interested customers.
Im currently using a mechanical keyboard [CoolerMaster Masterkeys Pro L][7], which is a full-sized keyboard that offers Cherry MX browns, four profiles, macro support, onboard memory, and a few more features that cost me under **$100**.
So, considering the price bracket of mainstream options, not open-source though, this might be a tough purchase decision. But, thats just me.
_What do you think about the open-source mechanical keyboard by System76? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below._
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[#]: subject: (Dear Google, When is the Linux Support for Google Drive Arriving?)
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Dear Google, When is the Linux Support for Google Drive Arriving?
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Google Drive is a popular [cloud storage solution][1] that offers convenient features and often a reliable choice for many consumers out there.
It is also the default choice for many Android smartphone users to store their photos or phone backups. Not to forget, WhatsApp (the most popular instant messenger) also lets you back up your chats and media to Google Drive.
Google Drive also offers competitive regional pricing, which makes it easy for users in developing countries to use cloud storage.
I think it is safe to say that it is the best choice for many users across multiple platforms. It is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
But it is not available for Linux—bummer.
### Google Made a promise nine Years Ago
I did not make this post to ask Google to consider Linux as a significant platform (dont we know that already?), but to remind them about the promise they made.
In a Google+ thread back in 2012, a lot of users were demanding the availability of Google Drive for Linux.
Of course, I cannot point you to the dead link, considering that Google killed the Google+ platform.
You can find a link from [Android Polices coverage in 2012][2], but it is not available in the web archive either.
So the only proof we have are the old coverage from the news outlets back then.
### Why Google Drive for Linux is Essential Today
Lets face it: the adoption of Linux as a platform for desktop was not popular a decade back.
Not to forget, online learning was not as accessible as it is today.
So, more eyes on Linux as a desktop platform and even more students/learners exploring Linux for a career.
No matter whether it is a part of a promotion drive or as a professional requirement, Linux as a desktop choice has a wider reach than ever before.
Especially amid the pandemic, some even chose Linux for their existing desktops by opting for lightweight Linux distributions.
I do not mean that Windows/Mac as your platform is not a wise choice, but there are endless reasons some users prefer Linux for their desktop as well. Unfortunately, without an official Google Drive client for Linux, many desktop users end up using a different operating system.
With that said, Google Drive is one of the essential online services used by millions to store and share files.
But whats stopping Google (a trillion-dollar company) to develop a basic Google Drive desktop client for Linux?
I understand that Google was not interested in developing a Google Drive client for Linux years back. Now, there are plenty of users on Linux platform. Moreover, Im sure some Linux users must be also using G Suite for work or the premium plans for more storage. So what is the hold up here?
### Current Unofficial Options to Sync Google Drive in Linux
Until Google wakes up, you have to rely on some unofficial options. Yes, there are great tools as standalone clients, but you will have to pay for them.
Some of the available options are [Insync][3], [Expandrive][4], and few more.
Of course, you can also use [Rclone to sync your cloud ][5]drive if youre willing to take some time configuring it.
### Closing Thoughts
You may disagree with me that an official Google Drive is not essential, but I believe it can help with two things:
* Encouraging users to pick Linux as a daily driver
* Empower the current Linux users to opt using Google Drive without hassle
Hence, I thought of writing something about it through our platform. What do you think about it?
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[#]: subject: (CloudLinux Launches TuxCare to Provide Linux Enterprise Support)
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CloudLinux Launches TuxCare to Provide Linux Enterprise Support
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Recently, CloudLinux announced [commercial support for its CentOS replacement][1] offering. Now, they have unveiled something more exciting.
A new brand [TuxCare][2] that aims to provide a range of Linux support services. This should enable various companies to easily opt for Linux enterprise support while harnessing the expertise of CloudLinux team over the years.
Let me briefly highlight what TuxCare is all about.
### TuxCare: Affordable Enterprise Support for Linux
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TuxCare is a vendor-neutral enterprise support system is definitely a good step to improve the commercial Linux ecosystem.
It provides live patching services, end-of-life Linux support services, and other Linux support services in general.
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The press release mentions:
> TuxCares Live Patching Services, formerly KernelCare, offers live patching for critical components in the Linux stack from the kernel all the way to widely-used shared libraries like glibc and openssl. This eliminates the need for lengthy and costly service disruptions while servers or services are restarted to install the latest security patches, and no longer requires a disruptive maintenance window.
The services offered should enable easy access to complete support or protection for Linux-powered operations to any enterprise.
The president of CloudLinux also mentioned more about the new brand:
> Building out a larger brand to house our rapidly-expanding set of services makes it easier for our customers and prospects to see everything we provide in one place,” said Jim Jackson, president and chief revenue officer of CloudLinux. “Under the new TuxCare umbrella customers can review and select everything they need from our cohesive collection of services to take care of their Linux infrastructure.
Especially, the support for end-of-life Linux. Even though it is not recommended, you still have the option to help from CloudLinuxs TuxCare services to keep your old Linux enterprise system for longer.
No matter whether you are building a new Linux system or want support for an existing one, the announcement mentions that it will completely integrate with existing management/monitoring systems like [Nessus][5] or [Qualys][6].
So it should not add any overheads, but reduce maintenance cost and let you get away from costly vendor-specific enterprise support options.
Live patching services, extended lifecycle support, and Linux support [pricing plans][7] seem to be affordable. The minimum subscription option starts at as low as $2 per month.
More support services will be added in the future that includes database and virtualization stack live patching.
### Wrapping Up
Vendor-neutral enterprise support is a game-changer when it comes to giving freedom to enterprises in choosing the Linux distribution of their choice.
Not just the affordability, but the ease of opting for an enterprise support will encourage more businesses to opt for it while providing stability and security of their Linux systems.
I think this is a nice offering bringing together multiple enterprise support options under a single roof. What do you think?
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[#]: subject: (Ubuntu Touch OTA 17 Released)
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Ubuntu Touch OTA 17 Released
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**Edit:** _Article edited for correction that previously mentioned that the release was based on Ubuntu 20.04._
[Ubuntu Touch][1], the community-developed mobile version of Ubuntu, has just released a brand-new version of their OS. This time, they have been quite light on new features for the sixteenth stable update.
It is still based on Ubuntu 16.04 but we may have something based on Ubuntu 20.04 next time.
Here we will be looking at what it is, what new features are present, and what future releases may look like.
### New Ubuntu Touch OTA 17 Features
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While it doesnt have that many new features, there are still a few. These include:
* NFC support on supported devices
* Camera flash, zoom, rotation, and focus was fixed on many devices
* A new Macedonian keyboard layout
* Updated Mir from 1.2.0 to 1.8.1
The reason for such a short list of features is because the focus of the Ubuntu Touch team is for a release based on Ubuntu 20.04. There was less time to review and merge fixes and add new features like the regular OTA releases.
The upcoming release with 20.04 is making good progress, as per the announcement, but they will release it only when completely ready:
> Weve made great progress on Ubuntu Touch based on Ubuntu 20.04. We are now able to launch Lomiri, launch apps to display in Lomiri, and launch apps via a systemd user session. The problem is that all of these are separate! Putting them all together will bring us much closer to our first public milestone for the project: providing the first Ubuntu Touch image based on Ubuntu 20.04.
Read on for a more detailed dive into these new features.
#### NFC Support On Some Devices
This is the main new feature of Ubuntu Touch OTA 17. Ubuntu Touch now has support for NFC hardware in most of our devices running with Android 9 hardware compatibility, including the Pixel 3a and Volla Phone.
This feature is really interesting as it opens the door to a new range of uses for these devices. One application that really stands out to me is a possible FOSS Google Pay alternative.
#### Camera Fixed On Many Devices
One issue associated with many of the past Ubuntu Touch releases has been the erratic behavior of the camera on many devices. This has since been fixed with the OTA 17 update.
You may read the [official release announcement here][3].
### Wrapping Up
While it isnt a particularly large release, Ubuntu Touch OTA 17 does bring a few new features and fixes.
It will be exciting to see what Ubuntu Touch OTA based on Ubuntu 20.04 has to offer in the near future!
It is great to see [UBports][4] release yet another update, especially during this busy period of development. Lets just hope that they manage to get their upgrade done soon.
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[#]: subject: (Mozilla Firefox Is Adding Capabilities to Defend Against Malicious Sites on Desktop)
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Mozilla Firefox Is Adding Capabilities to Defend Against Malicious Sites on Desktop
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Mozilla Firefox is a popular privacy-oriented, free and open-source web browser. While privacy and security were always the core focus of their offering, they are introducing a security architecture to isolated websites.
While this was something already present in Chromium, Mozilla has finally joined the party.
It basically changes the way how Mozilla Firefox works on desktop in the background, without affecting the user experience. It is available to test with Firefox beta/nightly, and will roll out to stable releases soon.
Here, I highlight the key takeaways from the [official announcement][1].
### Site Isolation to Protect Against Malicious Attacks
With site isolation security architecture, every website that you load will have a separate process in the operating system.
This will make sure that no malicious component of a website can access any information from another website that you access.
In other words, every website loaded stays isolated from each other by having unique processes in the operating system. Just like the Total Cookie Protection feature introduced with [Firefox 86][2], which separated cookies for every website.
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Heres what the announcement mentions about it:
> In more detail, whenever you open a website and enter a password, a credit card number, or any other sensitive information, you want to be sure that this information is kept secure and inaccessible to malicious actors.
>
> As a first line of defence Firefox enforces a variety of security mechanisms, e.g. the [same-origin policy][4] which prevents adversaries from accessing such information when loaded into the same application.
This is definitely something that should be useful in the long run because this happens automatically and you do not have to enable anything to activate the security feature.
### Secure Browsing Experience With Firefox
Technically, the site isolation still depends on the guarantees of the operating system memory protection, but it is a big step towards securing the browsing experience.
In addition to separating every website and its information, there are a couple of other benefits to this new addition as well.
Just because every website will have a different process, when one of the sites that you load require more computing power, it will not necessarily affect the responsiveness of other sites. Similarly, if a tab crashes, it will not affect other websites on other tabs.
Also, this will enable the browser to efficiently use multiple cores in a modern processor and going forward.
For more technical details, and how to test it, you can go through the [official details][1].
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[#]: subject: (Monitor your Raspberry Pi with Grafana Cloud)
[#]: via: (https://opensource.com/article/21/3/raspberry-pi-grafana-cloud)
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Monitor your Raspberry Pi with Grafana Cloud
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Find out what's going on in your Internet of Things environment without
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